Governor of Mazandaran: As long as people are hungry; I have no belief in hijab!

Zarai, a parliament representative: You are wrong, we have sacrificed martyrs.Mahdi Younesi Rostami, the governor of Mazandaran, stated in his speech at the Journalist Day commemoration that "As long as people are hungry, I do not believe in chastity and hijab."This statement led to widespread reactions in the media and political spheres.In response to the controversy surrounding his remarks, the governor explained that his true intention was not such, and that his statements were not presented correctly.He stated that the current priority of the government is to resolve the livelihood and economic problems of the people, and the implementation of the chastity and hijab bill in such circumstances requires timing and prudence. He also clarified that he believes in value-based and religious principles, but first and foremost, economic issues need to be addressed.Mojtaba Zarai, a parliamentary representative, strongly reacted to these remarks: If I were the doorkeeper of the Mazandaran governor's office, I would not let the incompetent governor of Mazandaran enter!While criticizing the tone of the governor and the phrase: 'You are wrong, we have sacrificed martyrs,' he emphasized that Mazandaran province has a history of martyrdom and culture that should not be tarnished by such statements.